For Sale230d on market
161 S 216th Street
Des Moines, WA, 98198 • 98198 • King County
$279,000
0.37 acLot
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Low Bank, Bulkhead
Scenic Views
Sound · Territorial
Res-Less thn 1 Ac Style
Res-Less thn 1 Ac architecture
Normandy Park
98198
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About this home
Lot
Rare opportunity to build your very own Puget Sound Waterfront Dream Beach Home. 103 approx' feet of Puget Sound waterfrontage. Water, Sewer, Gas and Electricity all located above the lot in the street. Incredible opportunity don't miss out. Dedicated "tract b" parking above for exclusive parking by lots 6 & 7 only. 10ft trail for utility easement and access off 216th St. Waterfront access can be obtained along the “Indian Trail”, or through the locked park beach gate, by Des Moines Parks DEPT upon proof of ownership. (by the new owner) Notice there are cars parked on the adjacent beach houses in the aerial photo. Unique opportunity to own Puget Sound Waterfront.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,737/month
Principal & Interest$1,365
Property Tax$279
Insurance$93
Down payment20% ($55,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $223,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
Property
Home typeLot
Sub-typeUnimproved Land
StyleRes-Less thn 1 Ac
Systems
Water / SewerIn Street, Jurisdiction: Highline / Available
Parking & Outdoor
Lot0.37 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98198
Annual tax$607
Parcel6641800070
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Exterior Features
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Views
Sound
Territorial
Utilities
Electricity Available
Natural Gas Available
Gas
Available
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market230
Est. rent$1,763/mo
Tax rate0.82%
On marketAug 20, 2025
PostedAug 19, 2025
Last sold$30,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedFeb 9, 2026
Tour days6
Views478
Favorites31
How are the schools in Des Moines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Moines, WA, 98198
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 19, 2025Listed For Sale$279,000—NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 22, 1996Sold$30,000—Public Record
Listed For Sale$279,000
Aug 19, 2025•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$30,000
Oct 22, 1996•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$607$50,000
Apr 7, 2023$632$50,000
Apr 7, 2022$601$50,000
Apr 7, 2021$656$50,000
Apr 7, 2020$680$50,000
Apr 7, 2019$674$50,000
Apr 7, 2018$622$50,000
Apr 7, 2017$732$50,000
Apr 7, 2016$1,071$50,000
Apr 7, 2015$1,071$76,000
Apr 7, 2014$1,071$76,000
Apr 7, 2013$1,071$328,000
Apr 7, 2012—$328,000
Apr 7, 2011—$342,000
Apr 7, 2010—$73,000
Apr 7, 2009—$73,000
Apr 7, 2007—$63,000
Apr 7, 2006—$60,000
Apr 7, 2005—$56,000
Apr 7, 2001$638$52,000
Apr 7, 2000$667$52,000
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Local context around this listing
Des Moines, WA • King County
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
98166
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